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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.75, 37,252.76 and 15,816.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.75, 37,252.76 and 15,816.75 is: 21,827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.75 : 37,252.76 = 15,816.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.75/37,252.76 = 15,816.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.75x = 37,252.76 × 15,816.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.75x = 589,217,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,217,512.65/26,994.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,827.12

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